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For nearly four decades, my husband has grown Christmas trees, both in Centralia and outside Toledo. He works hard all year on planting, fertilizing, shearing, trimming tops, controlling weeds and …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald
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11/2/26
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Well, another election season is behind us, more or less.
Thankfully.
I'm still getting political text messages from candidates as far away as Maine and Texas, so apparently somebody hasn't …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier
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11/2/26
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Among the many blessings of life, perhaps none is greater than being a parent. And perhaps none can feel as challenging at times.
As our two eldest children head into adulthood and our youngest …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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10/30/26
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Sometimes history comes to us in unexpected ways. Not through a textbook, a museum or a documentary, but through an old box of newspapers, yellowed pages and things someone we loved thought important …
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Commentary by Dr. Richard Stride
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10/30/26
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As we approach election day, I want to thank the people of Lewis County for the opportunity to earn your trust and your vote.
From the beginning of my campaign, I made a commitment to stay …
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10/30/26
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For families across Lewis County, affordability is not an abstract political debate.
It is the reality of filling up the gas tank, buying groceries, paying the electric bill, keeping a small …
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Commentary by Greg Rohr
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10/28/26
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The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is one of the most important institutions in our community. Its deputies respond to emergencies, investigate serious crimes, protect victims and serve residents …
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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10/28/26
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The check engine light for Washington’s business climate is flashing.
In July, the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) held a summit with small businesses, policymakers, and …
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By Sam Cardwell
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10/27/26
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My husband and I flew to Colorado last week to visit his twin sister and her husband and celebrate their 13-year-old granddaughter’s bat mitzvah.
We cherished the invitation to attend her …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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10/26/26
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During the last budget cycle, the City of Centralia took in record amounts of revenue.
The city utilized its banked property tax capacity, adding $2.47 million to its regular budgeted property …
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Commentary by Tucker Voetberg
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10/26/26
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When I first took office as a 32-year-old city council member, I immediately had a problem sitting on my desk that I didn't fully understand.
It was 2012. We had a brash, unprepared new mayor …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier / For The Chronicle
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10/26/26
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, represents a brand of conservatism that combines traditional Republican principles with an emphasis on compassion, community service and opportunity for those …
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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10/23/26
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The 19th Legislative District is represented by two lawmakers with distinct approaches to conservative leadership. Reps. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, and Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, share commitments to …
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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10/23/26
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Zac Eckstein commentary: Closing the rural-urban divide — why this election matters for Lewis County
Happy election season, Lewis County. As your ballot arrives, and we all hunker down to make our decisions, I’d like to talk to you about an idea called the rural-urban divide. It's a name for the …
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By Zac Eckstein
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10/23/26
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When you use an artificial intelligence system like ChatGPT, what it gives you depends on the prompt you enter. The answer is likely to be most useful if the prompt is carefully crafted.
This …
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By Randy Stapilus / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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10/23/26
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I have had the honor of serving as your coroner for the past 16 years.
In 2011, we created the office mission statement, which is we determine the cause and manner of reported deaths by …
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10/21/26
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As many of you know, our Chehalis office was recently burned and destroyed in an act of arson.
We are incredibly grateful to the emergency responders who acted quickly to contain the fire and …
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10/21/26
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Will Washington state leave federal tax dollars on the table? It will if Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal gets his way.
Governor Ferguson is currently just one of 16 Governors …
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Meg Goudy / Mountain States Policy Center
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10/20/26
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Perching on metal bleachers beneath a blue late October sky, watching girls play fast-pitch games at Fort Borst Park over the weekend, my mind drifted repeatedly to the horrific events that unfolded …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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10/19/26
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Public service should be measured by more than speeches, press releases and promises. Residents of Southwest Washington deserve to know what their elected representatives have accomplished, which …
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10/19/26
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